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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,227.26 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,227.26 and 525.37 is: 787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,227.26 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,227.26 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,227.26 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 644,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,765.59/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.55

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