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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.93, 1,128.09 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.93, 1,128.09 and 519.04 is: 715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.93 : 1,128.09 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.93/1,128.09 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.93x = 1,128.09 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.93x = 585,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,523.83/817.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.86

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