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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.04, 1,111.06 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.04, 1,111.06 and 510.48 is: 704.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.04 : 1,111.06 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.04/1,111.06 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.04x = 1,111.06 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.04x = 567,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,173.91/805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.53

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