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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.09, 1,112.74 and 511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.09, 1,112.74 and 511.45 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.09 : 1,112.74 = 511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.09/1,112.74 = 511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.09x = 1,112.74 × 511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.09x = 569,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,106.81/806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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