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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,126.56 and 583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,126.56 and 583.36 is: 804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,126.56 = 583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,126.56 = 583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,126.56 × 583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 657,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,190.04/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.75

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