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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.60, 1,223.72 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.60, 1,223.72 and 585.12 is: 877.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.60 : 1,223.72 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.60/1,223.72 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.60x = 1,223.72 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.60x = 716,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,023.05/815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.91

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