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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,124.32 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,124.32 and 519.99 is: 717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,124.32 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,124.32 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,124.32 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 584,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,632.35/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.94

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