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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.72, 1,120.62 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.72, 1,120.62 and 580.44 is: 799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.72 : 1,120.62 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.72/1,120.62 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.72x = 1,120.62 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.72x = 650,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,452.67/813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.36

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