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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,228.38 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,228.38 and 604.02 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,228.38 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,228.38 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,228.38 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 741,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,966.09/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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