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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.63, 1,225.82 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.63, 1,225.82 and 452.92 is: 678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.63 : 1,225.82 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.63/1,225.82 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.63x = 1,225.82 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.63x = 555,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,196.46/818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.20

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