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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,226.37 and 788.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,226.37 and 788.49 is: 1,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,226.37 = 788.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,226.37 = 788.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,226.37 × 788.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 966,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,980.48/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.16

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