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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,124.64 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,124.64 and 535.38 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,124.64 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,124.64 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,124.64 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 602,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,109.76/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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