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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.20, 1,122.32 and 533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.20, 1,122.32 and 533.66 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.20 : 1,122.32 = 533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.20/1,122.32 = 533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.20x = 1,122.32 × 533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.20x = 598,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,937.29/813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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