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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.53, 1,124.26 and 582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.53, 1,124.26 and 582.25 is: 802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.53 : 1,124.26 = 582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.53/1,124.26 = 582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.53x = 1,124.26 × 582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.53x = 654,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,600.39/815.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.67

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