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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.67, 1,124.21 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.67, 1,124.21 and 520.04 is: 717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.67 : 1,124.21 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.67/1,124.21 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.67x = 1,124.21 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.67x = 584,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,629.85/814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.63

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