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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,124.41 and 551.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,124.41 and 551.69 is: 761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,124.41 = 551.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,124.41 = 551.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,124.41 × 551.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 620,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,318.75/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.95

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