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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,129.85 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,129.85 and 583.64 is: 804.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,129.85 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,129.85 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,129.85 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 659,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,425.65/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.61

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