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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,123.92 and 552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,123.92 and 552.84 is: 762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,123.92 = 552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,123.92 = 552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,123.92 × 552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 621,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,347.93/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.63

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