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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.51, 1,112.81 and 512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.51, 1,112.81 and 512.15 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.51 : 1,112.81 = 512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.51/1,112.81 = 512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.51x = 1,112.81 × 512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.51x = 569,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,923.08/806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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