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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.56, 1,122.48 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.56, 1,122.48 and 534.48 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.56 : 1,122.48 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.56/1,122.48 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.56x = 1,122.48 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.56x = 599,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,943.11/814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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