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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.76, 1,122.60 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.76, 1,122.60 and 533.88 is: 736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.76 : 1,122.60 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.76/1,122.60 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.76x = 1,122.60 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.76x = 599,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,333.69/813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.50

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