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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.67, 1,122.51 and 533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.67, 1,122.51 and 533.84 is: 736.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.67 : 1,122.51 = 533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.67/1,122.51 = 533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.67x = 1,122.51 × 533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.67x = 599,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,240.44/813.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.47

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