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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.67, 1,119.74 and 532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.67, 1,119.74 and 532.22 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.67 : 1,119.74 = 532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.67/1,119.74 = 532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.67x = 1,119.74 × 532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.67x = 595,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,939.76/811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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