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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,233.95 and 811.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,233.95 and 811.26 is: 1,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,233.95 = 811.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,233.95 = 811.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,233.95 × 811.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 1,001,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,050.22/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.96

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