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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.13, 1,216.17 and 518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.13, 1,216.17 and 518.73 is: 776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.13 : 1,216.17 = 518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.13/1,216.17 = 518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.13x = 1,216.17 × 518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.13x = 630,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,863.86/812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.80

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