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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,228.74 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,228.74 and 526.36 is: 789.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,228.74 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,228.74 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,228.74 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 646,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,759.59/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.03

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