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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,111.08 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,111.08 and 510.39 is: 704.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,111.08 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,111.08 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,111.08 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 567,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,084.12/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.53

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