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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.56, 1,122.96 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.56, 1,122.96 and 519.84 is: 716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.56 : 1,122.96 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.56/1,122.96 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.56x = 1,122.96 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.56x = 583,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,759.53/814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.66

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