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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.26, 1,123.26 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.26, 1,123.26 and 534.96 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.26 : 1,123.26 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.26/1,123.26 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.26x = 1,123.26 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.26x = 600,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,899.17/814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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