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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,133.11 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,133.11 and 582.50 is: 802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,133.11 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,133.11 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,133.11 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 660,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,030.91/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.88

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