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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,123.38 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,123.38 and 495.32 is: 683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,123.38 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,123.38 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,123.38 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 556,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,427.66/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.41

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