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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.30, 1,122.02 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.30, 1,122.02 and 518.52 is: 715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.30 : 1,122.02 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.30/1,122.02 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.30x = 1,122.02 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.30x = 581,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,789.81/813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.34

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