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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.01, 1,110.24 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.01, 1,110.24 and 510.17 is: 703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.01 : 1,110.24 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.01/1,110.24 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.01x = 1,110.24 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.01x = 566,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,405.59/805.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.61

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