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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.21, 1,120.10 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.21, 1,120.10 and 532.34 is: 734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.21 : 1,120.10 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.21/1,120.10 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.21x = 1,120.10 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.21x = 596,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,274.46/812.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.14

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