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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.26, 1,121.94 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.26, 1,121.94 and 533.39 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.26 : 1,121.94 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.26/1,121.94 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.26x = 1,121.94 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.26x = 598,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,431.58/813.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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