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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.39, 1,123.63 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.39, 1,123.63 and 520.04 is: 717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.39 : 1,123.63 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.39/1,123.63 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.39x = 1,123.63 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.39x = 584,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,334.05/814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.51

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