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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.68, 1,226.83 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.68, 1,226.83 and 525.26 is: 787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.68 : 1,226.83 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.68/1,226.83 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.68x = 1,226.83 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.68x = 644,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,404.73/818.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.13

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