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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.42, 1,123.36 and 520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.42, 1,123.36 and 520.06 is: 717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.42 : 1,123.36 = 520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.42/1,123.36 = 520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.42x = 1,123.36 × 520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.42x = 584,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,214.60/814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.34

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