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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.26, 1,123.28 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.26, 1,123.28 and 534.51 is: 737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.26 : 1,123.28 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.26/1,123.28 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.26x = 1,123.28 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.26x = 600,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,401.72/814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.36

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