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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.34, 1,123.94 and 482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.34, 1,123.94 and 482.95 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.34 : 1,123.94 = 482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.34/1,123.94 = 482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.34x = 1,123.94 × 482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.34x = 542,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,804.41/814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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