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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.06, 1,121.66 and 518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.06, 1,121.66 and 518.22 is: 714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.06 : 1,121.66 = 518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.06/1,121.66 = 518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.06x = 1,121.66 × 518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.06x = 581,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,264.05/813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.91

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