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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.73, 1,124.15 and 483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.73, 1,124.15 and 483.26 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.73 : 1,124.15 = 483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.73/1,124.15 = 483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.73x = 1,124.15 × 483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.73x = 543,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,248.69/814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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