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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.28, 1,123.74 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.28, 1,123.74 and 552.44 is: 762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.28 : 1,123.74 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.28/1,123.74 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.28x = 1,123.74 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.28x = 620,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,798.93/814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.39

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