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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,226.24 and 795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,226.24 and 795.68 is: 1,191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,226.24 = 795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,226.24 = 795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,226.24 × 795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 975,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,694.64/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.73

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