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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,225.62 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,225.62 and 587.04 is: 878.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,225.62 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,225.62 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,225.62 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 719,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,487.96/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.62

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