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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,112.74 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,112.74 and 511.24 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,112.74 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,112.74 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,112.74 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 568,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,877.20/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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