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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,121.02 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,121.02 and 531.92 is: 734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,121.02 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,121.02 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,121.02 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 596,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,292.96/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.19

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