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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.71, 1,120.28 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.71, 1,120.28 and 517.68 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.71 : 1,120.28 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.71/1,120.28 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.71x = 1,120.28 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.71x = 579,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,943.96/811.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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