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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,126.02 and 583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,126.02 and 583.24 is: 804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,126.02 = 583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,126.02 = 583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,126.02 × 583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 656,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,739.90/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.32

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