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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.68, 1,228.33 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.68, 1,228.33 and 526.26 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.68 : 1,228.33 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.68/1,228.33 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.68x = 1,228.33 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.68x = 646,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,420.95/819.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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