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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.31, 1,565.58 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.31, 1,565.58 and 582.22 is: 872.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.31 : 1,565.58 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.31/1,565.58 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.31x = 1,565.58 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.31x = 911,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,511.99/1,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.84

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