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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,121 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,121 and 517.62 is: 713.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,121 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,121 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,121 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 580,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,252.02/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.82

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