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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,122.32 and 580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,122.32 and 580.85 is: 800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,122.32 = 580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,122.32 = 580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,122.32 × 580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 651,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,899.57/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.73

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