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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,112.40 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,112.40 and 511.08 is: 705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,112.40 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,112.40 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,112.40 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 568,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,525.39/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.33

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