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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.32, 1,122.47 and 498.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.32, 1,122.47 and 498.79 is: 688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.32 : 1,122.47 = 498.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.32/1,122.47 = 498.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.32x = 1,122.47 × 498.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.32x = 559,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,874.32/813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.38

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