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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.85, 1,124.18 and 535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.85, 1,124.18 and 535.23 is: 738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.85 : 1,124.18 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.85/1,124.18 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.85x = 1,124.18 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.85x = 601,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,696.30/814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.42

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