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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.10, 1,217.11 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.10, 1,217.11 and 519.48 is: 778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.10 : 1,217.11 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.10/1,217.11 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.10x = 1,217.11 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.10x = 632,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,264.30/812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.55

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