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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,123.14 and 499.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,123.14 and 499.23 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,123.14 = 499.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,123.14 = 499.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,123.14 × 499.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 560,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,705.18/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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