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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.25, 1,227.78 and 612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.25, 1,227.78 and 612.18 is: 917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.25 : 1,227.78 = 612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.25/1,227.78 = 612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.25x = 1,227.78 × 612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.25x = 751,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,622.36/819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.45

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