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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.43, 1,122.66 and 498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.43, 1,122.66 and 498.86 is: 688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.43 : 1,122.66 = 498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.43/1,122.66 = 498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.43x = 1,122.66 × 498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.43x = 560,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,050.17/813.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.50

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