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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.82, 1,122.67 and 498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.82, 1,122.67 and 498.82 is: 688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.82 : 1,122.67 = 498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.82/1,122.67 = 498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.82x = 1,122.67 × 498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.82x = 560,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,010.25/813.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.13

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