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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,123.08 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,123.08 and 534.36 is: 737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,123.08 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,123.08 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,123.08 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 600,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,129.03/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.60

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