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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,226.58 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,226.58 and 529.48 is: 793.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,226.58 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,226.58 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,226.58 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 649,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,449.58/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.06

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