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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.58, 1,132.42 and 582.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.58, 1,132.42 and 582.00 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.58 : 1,132.42 = 582.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.58/1,132.42 = 582.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.58x = 1,132.42 × 582.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.58x = 659,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,064.92/821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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