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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,123.07 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,123.07 and 530.43 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,123.07 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,123.07 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,123.07 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 595,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,707.37/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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