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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.89, 1,205.80 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.89, 1,205.80 and 511.68 is: 767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.89 : 1,205.80 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.89/1,205.80 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.89x = 1,205.80 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.89x = 616,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,983.74/803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.50

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