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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,112.81 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,112.81 and 511.74 is: 706.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,112.81 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,112.81 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,112.81 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 569,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,466.83/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.03

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