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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.38, 1,124.04 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.38, 1,124.04 and 519.96 is: 717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.38 : 1,124.04 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.38/1,124.04 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.38x = 1,124.04 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.38x = 584,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,455.84/814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.67

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