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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,130.34 and 586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,130.34 and 586.12 is: 809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,130.34 = 586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,130.34 = 586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,130.34 × 586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 662,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,514.88/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.01

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