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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.92, 1,122.95 and 519.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.92, 1,122.95 and 519.29 is: 716.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.92 : 1,122.95 = 519.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.92/1,122.95 = 519.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.92x = 1,122.95 × 519.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.92x = 583,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,128.49/813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.44

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