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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,223.64 and 585.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,223.64 and 585.81 is: 877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,223.64 = 585.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,223.64 = 585.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,223.64 × 585.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 716,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,820.55/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.17

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