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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.68, 1,111.14 and 510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.68, 1,111.14 and 510.47 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.68 : 1,111.14 = 510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.68/1,111.14 = 510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.68x = 1,111.14 × 510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.68x = 567,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,198.08/804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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