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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,227.96 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,227.96 and 529.88 is: 794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,227.96 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,227.96 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,227.96 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 650,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,665.31/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.81

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