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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.51, 1,224.83 and 585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.51, 1,224.83 and 585.25 is: 876.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.51 : 1,224.83 = 585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.51/1,224.83 = 585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.51x = 1,224.83 × 585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.51x = 716,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,834.43/817.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.86

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