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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.16, 1,122.27 and 533.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.16, 1,122.27 and 533.63 is: 736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.16 : 1,122.27 = 533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.16/1,122.27 = 533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.16x = 1,122.27 × 533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.16x = 598,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,877.74/813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.48

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