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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,227.21 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,227.21 and 526.23 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,227.21 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,227.21 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,227.21 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 645,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,794.72/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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