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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.95, 1,229.13 and 526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.95, 1,229.13 and 526.63 is: 789.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.95 : 1,229.13 = 526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.95/1,229.13 = 526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.95x = 1,229.13 × 526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.95x = 647,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,296.73/819.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.43

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