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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.11, 1,110.63 and 510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.11, 1,110.63 and 510.27 is: 703.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.11 : 1,110.63 = 510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.11/1,110.63 = 510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.11x = 1,110.63 × 510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.11x = 566,721.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,721.17/805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.91

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