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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.40, 1,120.80 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.40, 1,120.80 and 517.62 is: 714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.40 : 1,120.80 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.40/1,120.80 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.40x = 1,120.80 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.40x = 580,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,148.50/812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.12

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