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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,228.88 and 711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,228.88 and 711.26 is: 1,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,228.88 = 711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,228.88 = 711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,228.88 × 711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 874,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,048.82/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.23

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