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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.39, 1,121.60 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.39, 1,121.60 and 533.03 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.39 : 1,121.60 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.39/1,121.60 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.39x = 1,121.60 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.39x = 597,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,838.17/812.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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