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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.71, 1,228.88 and 587.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.71, 1,228.88 and 587.86 is: 882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.71 : 1,228.88 = 587.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.71/1,228.88 = 587.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.71x = 1,228.88 × 587.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.71x = 722,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,409.40/818.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.38

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