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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.44, 1,113.08 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.44, 1,113.08 and 511.96 is: 706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.44 : 1,113.08 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.44/1,113.08 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.44x = 1,113.08 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.44x = 569,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,852.44/806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.63

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