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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 717.80 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 717.80 and 512.20 is: 717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 717.80 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/717.80 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 717.80 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 367,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,657.16/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.80

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