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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.36, 1,131.27 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.36, 1,131.27 and 584.25 is: 805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.36 : 1,131.27 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.36/1,131.27 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.36x = 1,131.27 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.36x = 660,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,944.50/820.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.68

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