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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,121.88 and 580.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,121.88 and 580.78 is: 800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,121.88 = 580.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,121.88 = 580.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,121.88 × 580.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 651,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,565.47/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.39

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