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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.73, 1,124.64 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.73, 1,124.64 and 520.16 is: 718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.73 : 1,124.64 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.73/1,124.64 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.73x = 1,124.64 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.73x = 584,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,987.12/814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.02

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