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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.59, 1,113.28 and 511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.59, 1,113.28 and 511.81 is: 706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.59 : 1,113.28 = 511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.59/1,113.28 = 511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.59x = 1,113.28 × 511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.59x = 569,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,783.77/806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.41

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