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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.37, 1,122.14 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.37, 1,122.14 and 498.48 is: 687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.37 : 1,122.14 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.37/1,122.14 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.37x = 1,122.14 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.37x = 559,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,364.35/813.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.71

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