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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.74, 1,123.32 and 533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.74, 1,123.32 and 533.98 is: 737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.74 : 1,123.32 = 533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.74/1,123.32 = 533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.74x = 1,123.32 × 533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.74x = 599,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,830.41/813.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.13

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