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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.25, 1,121.08 and 517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.25, 1,121.08 and 517.46 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.25 : 1,121.08 = 517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.25/1,121.08 = 517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.25x = 1,121.08 × 517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.25x = 580,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,114.06/812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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