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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,227.96 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,227.96 and 575.52 is: 863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,227.96 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,227.96 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,227.96 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 706,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,715.54/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.03

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