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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.37, 1,228.98 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.37, 1,228.98 and 526.10 is: 789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.37 : 1,228.98 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.37/1,228.98 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.37x = 1,228.98 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.37x = 646,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,566.38/819.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.10

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