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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.50, 1,228.45 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.50, 1,228.45 and 526.18 is: 788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.50 : 1,228.45 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.50/1,228.45 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.50x = 1,228.45 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.50x = 646,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,381.43/819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.75

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