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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.85, 1,126.25 and 580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.85, 1,126.25 and 580.01 is: 800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.85 : 1,126.25 = 580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.85/1,126.25 = 580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.85x = 1,126.25 × 580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.85x = 653,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,227.73/815.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.67

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