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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,122.56 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,122.56 and 518.96 is: 715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,122.56 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,122.56 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,122.56 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 582,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,563.74/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.54

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