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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.02, 1,227.49 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.02, 1,227.49 and 526.41 is: 788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.02 : 1,227.49 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.02/1,227.49 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.02x = 1,227.49 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.02x = 646,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,163.01/819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.95

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