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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,124.38 and 535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,124.38 and 535.21 is: 738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,124.38 = 535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,124.38 = 535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,124.38 × 535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 601,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,777.28/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.50

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