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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.56, 1,122.43 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.56, 1,122.43 and 533.76 is: 736.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.56 : 1,122.43 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.56/1,122.43 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.56x = 1,122.43 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.56x = 599,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,114.67/813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.41

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