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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,125.13 and 582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,125.13 and 582.88 is: 803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,125.13 = 582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,125.13 = 582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,125.13 × 582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 655,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,815.77/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.54

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