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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,125.05 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,125.05 and 535.59 is: 739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,125.05 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,125.05 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,125.05 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 602,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,562.85/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.39

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