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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.10, 1,111.19 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.10, 1,111.19 and 510.39 is: 704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.10 : 1,111.19 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.10/1,111.19 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.10x = 1,111.19 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.10x = 567,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,137.71/805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.44

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