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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.81, 1,124.08 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.81, 1,124.08 and 520.01 is: 717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.81 : 1,124.08 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.81/1,124.08 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.81x = 1,124.08 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.81x = 584,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,532.84/814.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.39

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