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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.66, 1,127.25 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.66, 1,127.25 and 583.38 is: 805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.66 : 1,127.25 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.66/1,127.25 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.66x = 1,127.25 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.66x = 657,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,615.11/816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.25

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