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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.37, 1,113.29 and 512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.37, 1,113.29 and 512.14 is: 707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.37 : 1,113.29 = 512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.37/1,113.29 = 512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.37x = 1,113.29 × 512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.37x = 570,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,160.34/806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.07

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