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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.99, 1,124.98 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.99, 1,124.98 and 483.42 is: 667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.99 : 1,124.98 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.99/1,124.98 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.99x = 1,124.98 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.99x = 543,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,837.83/814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.29

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