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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.00, 1,111.88 and 507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.00, 1,111.88 and 507.11 is: 699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.00 : 1,111.88 = 507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.00/1,111.88 = 507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.00x = 1,111.88 × 507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.00x = 563,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,844.58/806.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.56

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