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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,126.59 and 580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,126.59 and 580.11 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,126.59 = 580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,126.59 = 580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,126.59 × 580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 653,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,549.32/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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