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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.40, 1,122.50 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.40, 1,122.50 and 494.28 is: 682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.40 : 1,122.50 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.40/1,122.50 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.40x = 1,122.50 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.40x = 554,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,829.30/813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.11

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