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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.89, 1,123.95 and 531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.89, 1,123.95 and 531.37 is: 732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.89 : 1,123.95 = 531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.89/1,123.95 = 531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.89x = 1,123.95 × 531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.89x = 597,233.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,233.31/814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.90

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