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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.86, 1,226.63 and 654.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.86, 1,226.63 and 654.61 is: 980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.86 : 1,226.63 = 654.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.86/1,226.63 = 654.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.86x = 1,226.63 × 654.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.86x = 802,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,954.86/818.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.58

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