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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,228.13 and 356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,228.13 and 356.65 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,228.13 = 356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,228.13 = 356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,228.13 × 356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 438,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,009.05/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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