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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.75, 1,112 and 510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.75, 1,112 and 510.91 is: 705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.75 : 1,112 = 510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.75/1,112 = 510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.75x = 1,112 × 510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.75x = 568,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,131.92/805.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.10

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