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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.02, 1,215.49 and 518.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.02, 1,215.49 and 518.41 is: 776.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.02 : 1,215.49 = 518.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.02/1,215.49 = 518.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.02x = 1,215.49 × 518.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.02x = 630,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,116.09/811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.94

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