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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.34, 1,122.51 and 498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.34, 1,122.51 and 498.66 is: 688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.34 : 1,122.51 = 498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.34/1,122.51 = 498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.34x = 1,122.51 × 498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.34x = 559,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,750.84/813.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.21

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