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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.11, 1,121.78 and 533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.11, 1,121.78 and 533.66 is: 736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.11 : 1,121.78 = 533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.11/1,121.78 = 533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.11x = 1,121.78 × 533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.11x = 598,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,644.84/813.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.25

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