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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.74, 1,226.44 and 654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.74, 1,226.44 and 654.48 is: 980.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.74 : 1,226.44 = 654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.74/1,226.44 = 654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.74x = 1,226.44 × 654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.74x = 802,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,677.18/818.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.39

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