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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.61, 1,228.19 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.61, 1,228.19 and 584.52 is: 876.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.61 : 1,228.19 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.61/1,228.19 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.61x = 1,228.19 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.61x = 717,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,898.70/818.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.97

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