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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.26, 1,112.46 and 511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.26, 1,112.46 and 511.90 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.26 : 1,112.46 = 511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.26/1,112.46 = 511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.26x = 1,112.46 × 511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.26x = 569,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,468.27/806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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