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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.14, 1,224.12 and 587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.14, 1,224.12 and 587.18 is: 880.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.14 : 1,224.12 = 587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.14/1,224.12 = 587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.14x = 1,224.12 × 587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.14x = 718,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,778.78/816.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.71

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