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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.01, 1,120.75 and 517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.01, 1,120.75 and 517.22 is: 713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.01 : 1,120.75 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.01/1,120.75 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.01x = 1,120.75 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.01x = 579,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,674.53/812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.88

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