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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.78, 1,225.11 and 488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.78, 1,225.11 and 488.51 is: 730.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.78 : 1,225.11 = 488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.78/1,225.11 = 488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.78x = 1,225.11 × 488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.78x = 598,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,478.49/818.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.94

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