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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.52, 1,123.29 and 534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.52, 1,123.29 and 534.65 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.52 : 1,123.29 = 534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.52/1,123.29 = 534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.52x = 1,123.29 × 534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.52x = 600,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,561.38/814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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