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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.63, 1,226.35 and 731.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.63, 1,226.35 and 731.61 is: 1,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.63 : 1,226.35 = 731.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.63/1,226.35 = 731.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.63x = 1,226.35 × 731.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.63x = 897,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,209.92/818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.99

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