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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,226.76 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,226.76 and 530.56 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,226.76 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,226.76 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,226.76 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 650,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,869.79/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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