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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.96, 1,221.36 and 582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.96, 1,221.36 and 582.92 is: 874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.96 : 1,221.36 = 582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.96/1,221.36 = 582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.96x = 1,221.36 × 582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.96x = 711,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,955.17/813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.68

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