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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.78, 1,123.08 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.78, 1,123.08 and 534.15 is: 737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.78 : 1,123.08 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.78/1,123.08 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.78x = 1,123.08 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.78x = 599,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,893.18/813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.17

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