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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.66, 1,124.43 and 582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.66, 1,124.43 and 582.38 is: 802.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.66 : 1,124.43 = 582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.66/1,124.43 = 582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.66x = 1,124.43 × 582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.66x = 654,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,839.92/815.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.84

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