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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.12, 1,125.09 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.12, 1,125.09 and 582.84 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.12 : 1,125.09 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.12/1,125.09 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.12x = 1,125.09 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.12x = 655,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,747.46/816.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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