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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,123.54 and 582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,123.54 and 582.01 is: 802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,123.54 = 582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,123.54 = 582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,123.54 × 582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 653,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,911.52/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.06

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