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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.84, 1,123.68 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.84, 1,123.68 and 581.28 is: 802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.84 : 1,123.68 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.84/1,123.68 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.84x = 1,123.68 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.84x = 653,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,172.71/813.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.58

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