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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.54, 1,124.59 and 535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.54, 1,124.59 and 535.27 is: 739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.54 : 1,124.59 = 535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.54/1,124.59 = 535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.54x = 1,124.59 × 535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.54x = 601,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,956.61/814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.01

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