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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.56, 1,122.48 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.56, 1,122.48 and 498.72 is: 688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.56 : 1,122.48 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.56/1,122.48 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.56x = 1,122.48 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.56x = 559,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,803.23/813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.09

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