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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.83, 1,226.85 and 544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.83, 1,226.85 and 544.98 is: 816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.83 : 1,226.85 = 544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.83/1,226.85 = 544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.83x = 1,226.85 × 544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.83x = 668,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,608.71/818.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.54

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