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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.93, 1,126.71 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.93, 1,126.71 and 518.04 is: 714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.93 : 1,126.71 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.93/1,126.71 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.93x = 1,126.71 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.93x = 583,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,680.85/816.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.48

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