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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.99, 1,123.79 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.99, 1,123.79 and 534.72 is: 738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.99 : 1,123.79 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.99/1,123.79 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.99x = 1,123.79 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.99x = 600,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,911.22/813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.23

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