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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,124.15 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,124.15 and 552.69 is: 762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,124.15 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,124.15 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,124.15 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 621,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,303.70/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.72

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