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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.31, 1,123.13 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.31, 1,123.13 and 549.03 is: 757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.31 : 1,123.13 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.31/1,123.13 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.31x = 1,123.13 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.31x = 616,629.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,629.32/814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.25

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