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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,128.77 and 519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,128.77 and 519.17 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,128.77 = 519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,128.77 = 519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,128.77 × 519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 586,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,020.49/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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