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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.20, 1,120.66 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.20, 1,120.66 and 532.82 is: 735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.20 : 1,120.66 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.20/1,120.66 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.20x = 1,120.66 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.20x = 597,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,110.06/812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.18

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