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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.60, 1,123.70 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.60, 1,123.70 and 504.04 is: 695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.60 : 1,123.70 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.60/1,123.70 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.60x = 1,123.70 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.60x = 566,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,389.75/814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.30

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