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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,218.36 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,218.36 and 580.92 is: 871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,218.36 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,218.36 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,218.36 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 707,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,769.69/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.68

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