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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812, 1,120.92 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812, 1,120.92 and 532.64 is: 735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812 : 1,120.92 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812/1,120.92 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812x = 1,120.92 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812x = 597,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,046.83/812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.28

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