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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.11, 1,121.08 and 532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.11, 1,121.08 and 532.35 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.11 : 1,121.08 = 532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.11/1,121.08 = 532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.11x = 1,121.08 × 532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.11x = 596,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,806.94/812.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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