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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,120.27 and 517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,120.27 and 517.03 is: 713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,120.27 = 517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,120.27 = 517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,120.27 × 517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 579,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,213.20/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.07

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