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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.32, 1,129.08 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.32, 1,129.08 and 585.04 is: 807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.32 : 1,129.08 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.32/1,129.08 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.32x = 1,129.08 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.32x = 660,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,556.96/818.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.21

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