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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.58, 1,225.04 and 784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.58, 1,225.04 and 784.56 is: 1,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.58 : 1,225.04 = 784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.58/1,225.04 = 784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.58x = 1,225.04 × 784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.58x = 961,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,113.46/818.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.12

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