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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.15, 1,112.28 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.15, 1,112.28 and 511.31 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.15 : 1,112.28 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.15/1,112.28 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.15x = 1,112.28 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.15x = 568,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,719.89/806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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