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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,228.08 and 576.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,228.08 and 576.33 is: 864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,228.08 = 576.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,228.08 = 576.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,228.08 × 576.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 707,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,770.32/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.49

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