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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.55, 1,122.66 and 518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.55, 1,122.66 and 518.91 is: 716.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.55 : 1,122.66 = 518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.55/1,122.66 = 518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.55x = 1,122.66 × 518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.55x = 582,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,559.50/813.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.07

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