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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,129.11 and 582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,129.11 and 582.18 is: 803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,129.11 = 582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,129.11 = 582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,129.11 × 582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 657,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,345.26/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.44

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