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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,121.63 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,121.63 and 533.39 is: 735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,121.63 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,121.63 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,121.63 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 598,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,266.82/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.88

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