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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.29, 1,122.26 and 498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.29, 1,122.26 and 498.63 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.29 : 1,122.26 = 498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.29/1,122.26 = 498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.29x = 1,122.26 × 498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.29x = 559,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,590.01/813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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