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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.78, 1,120.97 and 517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.78, 1,120.97 and 517.53 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.78 : 1,120.97 = 517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.78/1,120.97 = 517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.78x = 1,120.97 × 517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.78x = 580,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,133.02/812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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