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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.31, 1,120.62 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.31, 1,120.62 and 517.47 is: 713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.31 : 1,120.62 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.31/1,120.62 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.31x = 1,120.62 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.31x = 579,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,887.23/812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.87

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