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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.44, 1,122.58 and 533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.44, 1,122.58 and 533.86 is: 736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.44 : 1,122.58 = 533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.44/1,122.58 = 533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.44x = 1,122.58 × 533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.44x = 599,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,300.56/813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.75

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