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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.71, 1,228.37 and 665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.71, 1,228.37 and 665.01 is: 997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.71 : 1,228.37 = 665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.71/1,228.37 = 665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.71x = 1,228.37 × 665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.71x = 816,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,875.01/818.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.76

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