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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.62, 1,127.16 and 584.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.62, 1,127.16 and 584.34 is: 805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.62 : 1,127.16 = 584.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.62/1,127.16 = 584.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.62x = 1,127.16 × 584.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.62x = 658,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,644.67/817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.56

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