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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.68, 1,111.68 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.68, 1,111.68 and 510.72 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.68 : 1,111.68 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.68/1,111.68 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.68x = 1,111.68 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.68x = 567,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,757.21/805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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