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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.89, 1,218.51 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.89, 1,218.51 and 519.26 is: 779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.89 : 1,218.51 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.89/1,218.51 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.89x = 1,218.51 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.89x = 632,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,717.41/811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.31

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