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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.17, 1,123.67 and 499.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.17, 1,123.67 and 499.45 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.17 : 1,123.67 = 499.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.17/1,123.67 = 499.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.17x = 1,123.67 × 499.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.17x = 561,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,216.98/814.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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