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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,208.06 and 511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,208.06 and 511.66 is: 768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,208.06 = 511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,208.06 = 511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,208.06 × 511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 618,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,114.24/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.77

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