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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,124.21 and 535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,124.21 and 535.05 is: 738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,124.21 = 535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,124.21 = 535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,124.21 × 535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 601,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,509.90/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.42

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