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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.73, 1,124.34 and 478.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.73, 1,124.34 and 478.87 is: 660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.73 : 1,124.34 = 478.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.73/1,124.34 = 478.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.73x = 1,124.34 × 478.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.73x = 538,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,412.70/814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.85

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