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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.08, 1,122.14 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.08, 1,122.14 and 533.54 is: 736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.08 : 1,122.14 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.08/1,122.14 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.08x = 1,122.14 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.08x = 598,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,710.71/813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.35

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