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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.47, 1,111.73 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.47, 1,111.73 and 510.68 is: 704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.47 : 1,111.73 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.47/1,111.73 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.47x = 1,111.73 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.47x = 567,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,735.38/805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.85

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