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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.86, 1,221.30 and 520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.86, 1,221.30 and 520.49 is: 782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.86 : 1,221.30 = 520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.86/1,221.30 = 520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.86x = 1,221.30 × 520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.86x = 635,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,673.14/812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.02

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