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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.33, 1,122.50 and 498.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.33, 1,122.50 and 498.61 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.33 : 1,122.50 = 498.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.33/1,122.50 = 498.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.33x = 1,122.50 × 498.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.33x = 559,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,689.73/813.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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