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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,125.36 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,125.36 and 583.04 is: 804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,125.36 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,125.36 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,125.36 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 656,129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,129.89/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.24

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