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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.04, 1,121.23 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.04, 1,121.23 and 533.52 is: 735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.04 : 1,121.23 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.04/1,121.23 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.04x = 1,121.23 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.04x = 598,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,199.30/813.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.75

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