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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,125.81 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,125.81 and 579.96 is: 800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,125.81 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,125.81 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,125.81 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 652,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,924.77/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.12

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