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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.55, 1,123.80 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.55, 1,123.80 and 519.99 is: 717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.55 : 1,123.80 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.55/1,123.80 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.55x = 1,123.80 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.55x = 584,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,358.60/814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.40

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