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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.02, 1,111.80 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.02, 1,111.80 and 511.07 is: 704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.02 : 1,111.80 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.02/1,111.80 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.02x = 1,111.80 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.02x = 568,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,207.63/806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.95

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