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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.04, 1,123.28 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.04, 1,123.28 and 534.36 is: 737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.04 : 1,123.28 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.04/1,123.28 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.04x = 1,123.28 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.04x = 600,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,235.90/814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.35

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