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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,226.89 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,226.89 and 356.25 is: 533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,226.89 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,226.89 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,226.89 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 437,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,079.56/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.96

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