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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,120.47 and 532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,120.47 and 532.33 is: 734.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,120.47 = 532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,120.47 = 532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,120.47 × 532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 596,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,455.00/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.39

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