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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.05, 1,118.92 and 516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.05, 1,118.92 and 516.26 is: 712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.05 : 1,118.92 = 516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.05/1,118.92 = 516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.05x = 1,118.92 × 516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.05x = 577,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,651.06/811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.23

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