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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,128.60 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,128.60 and 584.88 is: 806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,128.60 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,128.60 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,128.60 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 660,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,095.57/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.80

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