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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.48, 1,121.60 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.48, 1,121.60 and 533.12 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.48 : 1,121.60 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.48/1,121.60 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.48x = 1,121.60 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.48x = 597,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,947.39/812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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