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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.63, 1,127.15 and 584.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.63, 1,127.15 and 584.35 is: 805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.63 : 1,127.15 = 584.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.63/1,127.15 = 584.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.63x = 1,127.15 × 584.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.63x = 658,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,650.10/817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.56

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