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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,123.88 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,123.88 and 552.51 is: 762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,123.88 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,123.88 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,123.88 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 620,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,952.18/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.29

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