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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,130.41 and 584.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,130.41 and 584.11 is: 805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,130.41 = 584.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,130.41 = 584.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,130.41 × 584.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 660,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,282.64/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.32

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