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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.80, 1,122.26 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.80, 1,122.26 and 534.28 is: 736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.80 : 1,122.26 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.80/1,122.26 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.80x = 1,122.26 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.80x = 599,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,601.07/813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.79

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