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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,126.02 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,126.02 and 580.60 is: 801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,126.02 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,126.02 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,126.02 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 653,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,767.21/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.15

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