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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.55, 1,121.28 and 517.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.55, 1,121.28 and 517.91 is: 714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.55 : 1,121.28 = 517.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.55/1,121.28 = 517.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.55x = 1,121.28 × 517.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.55x = 580,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,722.12/812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.69

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