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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,228.11 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,228.11 and 626.22 is: 939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,228.11 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,228.11 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,228.11 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 769,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,067.04/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.38

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