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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.35, 1,225.08 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.35, 1,225.08 and 586.80 is: 879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.35 : 1,225.08 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.35/1,225.08 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.35x = 1,225.08 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.35x = 718,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,876.94/817.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.52

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