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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.65, 1,132.89 and 585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.65, 1,132.89 and 585.09 is: 807.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.65 : 1,132.89 = 585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.65/1,132.89 = 585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.65x = 1,132.89 × 585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.65x = 662,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,840.42/820.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.70

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