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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,123.95 and 535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,123.95 and 535.07 is: 738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.68 : 1,123.95 = 535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.68/1,123.95 = 535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.68x = 1,123.95 × 535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.68x = 601,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,386.31/814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.19

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