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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.39, 1,122.77 and 533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.39, 1,122.77 and 533.69 is: 736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.39 : 1,122.77 = 533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.39/1,122.77 = 533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.39x = 1,122.77 × 533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.39x = 599,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,211.80/813.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.68

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