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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,125.08 and 582.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,125.08 and 582.85 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,125.08 = 582.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,125.08 = 582.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,125.08 × 582.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 655,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,752.88/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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