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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.81, 1,122.12 and 498.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.81, 1,122.12 and 498.15 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.81 : 1,122.12 = 498.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.81/1,122.12 = 498.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.81x = 1,122.12 × 498.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.81x = 558,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,984.08/812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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