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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.39, 1,205.28 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.39, 1,205.28 and 511.11 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.39 : 1,205.28 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.39/1,205.28 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.39x = 1,205.28 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.39x = 616,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,030.66/803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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