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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.41, 1,123.79 and 499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.41, 1,123.79 and 499.41 is: 689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.41 : 1,123.79 = 499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.41/1,123.79 = 499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.41x = 1,123.79 × 499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.41x = 561,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,229.47/814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.12

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