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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.89, 1,122.53 and 518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.89, 1,122.53 and 518.25 is: 715.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.89 : 1,122.53 = 518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.89/1,122.53 = 518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.89x = 1,122.53 × 518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.89x = 581,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,751.17/812.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.66

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