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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.37, 1,112.04 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.37, 1,112.04 and 511.11 is: 704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.37 : 1,112.04 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.37/1,112.04 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.37x = 1,112.04 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.37x = 568,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,374.76/806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.86

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