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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.69, 1,122.60 and 534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.69, 1,122.60 and 534.09 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.69 : 1,122.60 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.69/1,122.60 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.69x = 1,122.60 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.69x = 599,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,563.22/813.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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