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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,110.90 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,110.90 and 510.54 is: 704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,110.90 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,110.90 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,110.90 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 567,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,158.89/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.66

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