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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,221.21 and 582.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,221.21 and 582.77 is: 873.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.06 : 1,221.21 = 582.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.06/1,221.21 = 582.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.06x = 1,221.21 × 582.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.06x = 711,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,684.55/815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.17

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