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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,122.37 and 580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,122.37 and 580.88 is: 800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,122.37 = 580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,122.37 = 580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,122.37 × 580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 651,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,955.22/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.78

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