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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.46, 1,133.35 and 585.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.46, 1,133.35 and 585.45 is: 807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.46 : 1,133.35 = 585.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.46/1,133.35 = 585.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.46x = 1,133.35 × 585.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.46x = 663,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,519.76/821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.73

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