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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.90, 1,122.67 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.90, 1,122.67 and 534.15 is: 736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.90 : 1,122.67 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.90/1,122.67 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.90x = 1,122.67 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.90x = 599,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,674.18/813.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.79

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