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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,134.05 and 585.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,134.05 and 585.95 is: 808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,134.05 = 585.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,134.05 = 585.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,134.05 × 585.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 664,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,488.00/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.41

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