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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.15, 1,110.90 and 510.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.15, 1,110.90 and 510.31 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.15 : 1,110.90 = 510.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.15/1,110.90 = 510.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.15x = 1,110.90 × 510.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.15x = 566,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,897.82/805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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