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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.47, 1,113.11 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.47, 1,113.11 and 511.68 is: 706.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.47 : 1,113.11 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.47/1,113.11 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.47x = 1,113.11 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.47x = 569,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,556.12/806.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.23

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