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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.33, 1,123.03 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.33, 1,123.03 and 534.45 is: 737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.33 : 1,123.03 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.33/1,123.03 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.33x = 1,123.03 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.33x = 600,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,208.26/814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.06

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