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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,120.08 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,120.08 and 532.44 is: 734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,120.08 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,120.08 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,120.08 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 596,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,375.40/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.20

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