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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.01, 1,123.81 and 534.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.01, 1,123.81 and 534.73 is: 738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.01 : 1,123.81 = 534.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.01/1,123.81 = 534.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.01x = 1,123.81 × 534.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.01x = 600,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,937.66/814.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.24

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