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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.68, 1,129.44 and 586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.68, 1,129.44 and 586.12 is: 808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.68 : 1,129.44 = 586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.68/1,129.44 = 586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.68x = 1,129.44 × 586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.68x = 661,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,987.37/818.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.60

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