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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.46, 1,123.57 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.46, 1,123.57 and 520.02 is: 717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.46 : 1,123.57 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.46/1,123.57 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.46x = 1,123.57 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.46x = 584,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,279.52/814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.39

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