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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,124.82 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,124.82 and 520.38 is: 718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,124.82 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,124.82 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,124.82 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 585,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,333.83/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.32

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