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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.03, 1,120.92 and 517.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.03, 1,120.92 and 517.79 is: 713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.03 : 1,120.92 = 517.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.03/1,120.92 = 517.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.03x = 1,120.92 × 517.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.03x = 580,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,395.56/813.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.87

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