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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.83, 1,123.18 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.83, 1,123.18 and 534.29 is: 737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.83 : 1,123.18 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.83/1,123.18 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.83x = 1,123.18 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.83x = 600,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,105.31/813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.38

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