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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.79, 1,120.77 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.79, 1,120.77 and 517.68 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.79 : 1,120.77 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.79/1,120.77 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.79x = 1,120.77 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.79x = 580,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,200.21/812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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