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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.12, 1,122.38 and 533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.12, 1,122.38 and 533.86 is: 736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.12 : 1,122.38 = 533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.12/1,122.38 = 533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.12x = 1,122.38 × 533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.12x = 599,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,185.51/814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.00

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