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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.90, 1,226.81 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.90, 1,226.81 and 407.82 is: 610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.90 : 1,226.81 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.90/1,226.81 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.90x = 1,226.81 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.90x = 500,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,317.65/818.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.96

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