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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.29, 1,121.27 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.29, 1,121.27 and 518.04 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.29 : 1,121.27 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.29/1,121.27 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.29x = 1,121.27 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.29x = 580,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,860.12/813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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