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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.02, 1,218.21 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.02, 1,218.21 and 520.01 is: 779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.02 : 1,218.21 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.02/1,218.21 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.02x = 1,218.21 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.02x = 633,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,481.38/813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.17

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