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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,122.04 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,122.04 and 498.48 is: 687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,122.04 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,122.04 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,122.04 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 559,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,314.50/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.96

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