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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,227.41 and 452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,227.41 and 452.82 is: 678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,227.41 = 452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,227.41 = 452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,227.41 × 452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 555,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,793.53/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.79

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