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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.02, 1,224.06 and 586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.02, 1,224.06 and 586.36 is: 877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.02 : 1,224.06 = 586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.02/1,224.06 = 586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.02x = 1,224.06 × 586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.02x = 717,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,739.82/818.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.41

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