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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.96, 1,123.88 and 520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.96, 1,123.88 and 520.12 is: 717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.96 : 1,123.88 = 520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.96/1,123.88 = 520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.96x = 1,123.88 × 520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.96x = 584,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,552.47/814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.28

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