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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.89, 1,220.01 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.89, 1,220.01 and 520.26 is: 780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.89 : 1,220.01 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.89/1,220.01 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.89x = 1,220.01 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.89x = 634,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,722.40/812.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.82

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