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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.00, 1,112.27 and 511.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.00, 1,112.27 and 511.51 is: 705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.00 : 1,112.27 = 511.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.00/1,112.27 = 511.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.00x = 1,112.27 × 511.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.00x = 568,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,934.67/806.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.88

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