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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.78, 1,122.96 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.78, 1,122.96 and 581.28 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.78 : 1,122.96 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.78/1,122.96 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.78x = 1,122.96 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.78x = 652,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,754.19/813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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