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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.26, 1,122.23 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.26, 1,122.23 and 498.39 is: 687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.26 : 1,122.23 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.26/1,122.23 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.26x = 1,122.23 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.26x = 559,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,305.72/813.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.74

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