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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.82, 1,123.84 and 519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.82, 1,123.84 and 519.88 is: 717.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.82 : 1,123.84 = 519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.82/1,123.84 = 519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.82x = 1,123.84 × 519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.82x = 584,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,261.94/814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.04

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