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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,122.86 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,122.86 and 534.20 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,122.86 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,122.86 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,122.86 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 599,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,827.53/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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