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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.34, 1,120.74 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.34, 1,120.74 and 517.50 is: 713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.34 : 1,120.74 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.34/1,120.74 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.34x = 1,120.74 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.34x = 579,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,982.95/812.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.97

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