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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.43, 1,123.01 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.43, 1,123.01 and 534.15 is: 737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.43 : 1,123.01 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.43/1,123.01 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.43x = 1,123.01 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.43x = 599,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,861.29/813.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.45

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