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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,120.64 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,120.64 and 532.16 is: 734.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,120.64 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,120.64 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,120.64 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 596,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,359.78/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.29

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