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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,123.26 and 581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,123.26 and 581.78 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.06 : 1,123.26 = 581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.06/1,123.26 = 581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.06x = 1,123.26 × 581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.06x = 653,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,490.20/815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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