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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.97, 1,125.25 and 500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.97, 1,125.25 and 500.67 is: 691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.97 : 1,125.25 = 500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.97/1,125.25 = 500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.97x = 1,125.25 × 500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.97x = 563,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,374.54/814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.28

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