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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.85, 1,110.53 and 510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.85, 1,110.53 and 510.21 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.85 : 1,110.53 = 510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.85/1,110.53 = 510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.85x = 1,110.53 × 510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.85x = 566,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,603.51/804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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