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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.17, 1,120.89 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.17, 1,120.89 and 532.64 is: 735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.17 : 1,120.89 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.17/1,120.89 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.17x = 1,120.89 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.17x = 597,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,025.25/812.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.10

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