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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,120.32 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,120.32 and 517.44 is: 713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,120.32 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,120.32 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,120.32 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 579,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,698.38/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.88

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