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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,228.48 and 532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,228.48 and 532.22 is: 798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,228.48 = 532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,228.48 = 532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,228.48 × 532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 653,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,814.15/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.35

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