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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.28, 1,224.42 and 587.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.28, 1,224.42 and 587.11 is: 880.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.28 : 1,224.42 = 587.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.28/1,224.42 = 587.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.28x = 1,224.42 × 587.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.28x = 718,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,869.23/816.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.67

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