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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.78, 1,121.04 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.78, 1,121.04 and 532.58 is: 734.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.78 : 1,121.04 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.78/1,121.04 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.78x = 1,121.04 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.78x = 597,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,043.48/812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.57

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