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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.75, 1,228.19 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.75, 1,228.19 and 624.06 is: 936.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.75 : 1,228.19 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.75/1,228.19 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.75x = 1,228.19 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.75x = 766,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,461.13/818.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.13

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