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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,125.48 and 580.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,125.48 and 580.24 is: 800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,125.48 = 580.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,125.48 = 580.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,125.48 × 580.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 653,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,048.52/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.09

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