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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,225.06 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,225.06 and 585.50 is: 877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,225.06 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,225.06 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,225.06 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 717,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,265.04/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.72

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