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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.40, 1,112.67 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.40, 1,112.67 and 512.10 is: 706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.40 : 1,112.67 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.40/1,112.67 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.40x = 1,112.67 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.40x = 569,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,798.31/806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.60

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