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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.98, 1,225.80 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.98, 1,225.80 and 587.34 is: 881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.98 : 1,225.80 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.98/1,225.80 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.98x = 1,225.80 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.98x = 719,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,961.37/816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.25

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