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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.14, 1,123.47 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.14, 1,123.47 and 552.24 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.14 : 1,123.47 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.14/1,123.47 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.14x = 1,123.47 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.14x = 620,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,425.07/814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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