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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.64, 1,123.79 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.64, 1,123.79 and 581.90 is: 802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.64 : 1,123.79 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.64/1,123.79 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.64x = 1,123.79 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.64x = 653,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,924.87/814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.72

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