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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.59, 1,122.84 and 534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.59, 1,122.84 and 534.05 is: 737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.59 : 1,122.84 = 534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.59/1,122.84 = 534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.59x = 1,122.84 × 534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.59x = 599,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,644.42/813.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.04

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