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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.11, 1,123.16 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.11, 1,123.16 and 534.66 is: 737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.11 : 1,123.16 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.11/1,123.16 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.11x = 1,123.16 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.11x = 600,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,508.73/814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.63

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