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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,124.03 and 519.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,124.03 and 519.77 is: 717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,124.03 = 519.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,124.03 = 519.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,124.03 × 519.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 584,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,237.07/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.29

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