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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.06, 1,122.12 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.06, 1,122.12 and 498.38 is: 687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.06 : 1,122.12 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.06/1,122.12 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.06x = 1,122.12 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.06x = 559,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,236.56/813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.82

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