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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,122.30 and 580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,122.30 and 580.28 is: 801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,122.30 = 580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,122.30 = 580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,122.30 × 580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 651,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,248.24/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.20

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