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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.74, 1,228.11 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.74, 1,228.11 and 407.53 is: 611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.74 : 1,228.11 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.74/1,228.11 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.74x = 1,228.11 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.74x = 500,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,491.67/818.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.30

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