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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,123.67 and 552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,123.67 and 552.23 is: 762.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,123.67 = 552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,123.67 = 552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,123.67 × 552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 620,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,524.28/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.19

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