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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,124.73 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,124.73 and 535.41 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,124.73 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,124.73 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,124.73 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 602,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,195.91/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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