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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.74, 1,226.79 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.74, 1,226.79 and 586.08 is: 879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.74 : 1,226.79 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.74/1,226.79 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.74x = 1,226.79 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.74x = 718,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,997.08/817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.25

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