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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.45, 1,121.31 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.45, 1,121.31 and 518.42 is: 715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.45 : 1,121.31 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.45/1,121.31 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.45x = 1,121.31 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.45x = 581,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,312.33/812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.50

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