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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,226.67 and 488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,226.67 and 488.77 is: 732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,226.67 = 488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,226.67 = 488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,226.67 × 488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 599,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,559.50/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.38

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