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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.91, 1,123.52 and 519.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.91, 1,123.52 and 519.67 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.91 : 1,123.52 = 519.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.91/1,123.52 = 519.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.91x = 1,123.52 × 519.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.91x = 583,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,852.72/814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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