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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.76, 1,112.04 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.76, 1,112.04 and 511.01 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.76 : 1,112.04 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.76/1,112.04 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.76x = 1,112.04 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.76x = 568,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,258.00/805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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