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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.61, 1,226.54 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.61, 1,226.54 and 574.70 is: 861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.61 : 1,226.54 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.61/1,226.54 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.61x = 1,226.54 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.61x = 704,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,887.84/818.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.08

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