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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,220.80 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,220.80 and 582.04 is: 874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,220.80 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,220.80 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,220.80 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 710,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,554.43/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.38

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