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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.82, 1,110.77 and 510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.82, 1,110.77 and 510.11 is: 704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.82 : 1,110.77 = 510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.82/1,110.77 = 510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.82x = 1,110.77 × 510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.82x = 566,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,614.88/804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.03

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