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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.93, 1,124.96 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.93, 1,124.96 and 520.58 is: 718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.93 : 1,124.96 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.93/1,124.96 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.93x = 1,124.96 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.93x = 585,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,631.89/814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.63

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