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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.92, 1,124.10 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.92, 1,124.10 and 520.08 is: 717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.92 : 1,124.10 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.92/1,124.10 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.92x = 1,124.10 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.92x = 584,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,621.93/814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.40

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