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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.96, 1,121.12 and 518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.96, 1,121.12 and 518.12 is: 714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.96 : 1,121.12 = 518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.96/1,121.12 = 518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.96x = 1,121.12 × 518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.96x = 580,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,874.69/812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.52

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