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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.29, 1,225.11 and 587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.29, 1,225.11 and 587.64 is: 880.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.29 : 1,225.11 = 587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.29/1,225.11 = 587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.29x = 1,225.11 × 587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.29x = 719,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,923.64/817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.87

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