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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.73, 1,122.94 and 499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.73, 1,122.94 and 499.54 is: 689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.73 : 1,122.94 = 499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.73/1,122.94 = 499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.73x = 1,122.94 × 499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.73x = 560,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,953.45/813.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.36

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