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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.79, 1,122.72 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.79, 1,122.72 and 519.01 is: 716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.79 : 1,122.72 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.79/1,122.72 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.79x = 1,122.72 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.79x = 582,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,702.91/813.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.04

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