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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.62, 1,121.54 and 517.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.62, 1,121.54 and 517.98 is: 714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.62 : 1,121.54 = 517.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.62/1,121.54 = 517.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.62x = 1,121.54 × 517.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.62x = 580,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,935.29/812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.89

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