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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.16, 1,223.88 and 586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.16, 1,223.88 and 586.31 is: 878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.16 : 1,223.88 = 586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.16/1,223.88 = 586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.16x = 1,223.88 × 586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.16x = 717,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,566.96/817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.13

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