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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,124.03 and 499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,124.03 and 499.75 is: 689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,124.03 = 499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,124.03 = 499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,124.03 × 499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 561,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,729.62/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.71

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