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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,126.44 and 583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,126.44 and 583.28 is: 805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,126.44 = 583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,126.44 = 583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,126.44 × 583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 657,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,029.92/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.34

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