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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.17, 1,122.27 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.17, 1,122.27 and 533.64 is: 736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.17 : 1,122.27 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.17/1,122.27 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.17x = 1,122.27 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.17x = 598,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,888.16/813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.49

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