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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.66, 1,224.90 and 664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.66, 1,224.90 and 664.88 is: 994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.66 : 1,224.90 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.66/1,224.90 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.66x = 1,224.90 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.66x = 814,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,405.39/818.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.80

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