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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.70, 1,228.76 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.70, 1,228.76 and 526.38 is: 789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.70 : 1,228.76 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.70/1,228.76 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.70x = 1,228.76 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.70x = 646,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,785.91/819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.06

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