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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.72, 1,122.48 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.72, 1,122.48 and 534 is: 736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.72 : 1,122.48 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.72/1,122.48 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.72x = 1,122.48 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.72x = 599,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,404.32/813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.62

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