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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.82, 1,124.15 and 535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.82, 1,124.15 and 535.21 is: 738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.82 : 1,124.15 = 535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.82/1,124.15 = 535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.82x = 1,124.15 × 535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.82x = 601,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,650.84/814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.38

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