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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.75, 1,227.03 and 587.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.75, 1,227.03 and 587.71 is: 881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.75 : 1,227.03 = 587.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.75/1,227.03 = 587.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.75x = 1,227.03 × 587.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.75x = 721,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,137.80/817.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.86

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