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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.67, 1,123.90 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.67, 1,123.90 and 535.22 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.67 : 1,123.90 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.67/1,123.90 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.67x = 1,123.90 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.67x = 601,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,526.80/814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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