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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,127.86 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,127.86 and 518.67 is: 715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,127.86 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,127.86 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,127.86 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 584,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,985.85/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.53

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