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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,112.70 and 511.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,112.70 and 511.59 is: 706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,112.70 = 511.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,112.70 = 511.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,112.70 × 511.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 569,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,246.19/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.09

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