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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,226.70 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,226.70 and 574.44 is: 860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,226.70 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,226.70 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,226.70 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 704,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,665.55/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.65

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