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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.12, 1,112.01 and 510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.12, 1,112.01 and 510.87 is: 704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.12 : 1,112.01 = 510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.12/1,112.01 = 510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.12x = 1,112.01 × 510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.12x = 568,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,092.55/806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.73

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