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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.63, 1,124.12 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.63, 1,124.12 and 499.77 is: 689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.63 : 1,124.12 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.63/1,124.12 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.63x = 1,124.12 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.63x = 561,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,801.45/814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.64

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