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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.65, 1,112.97 and 511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.65, 1,112.97 and 511.81 is: 706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.65 : 1,112.97 = 511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.65/1,112.97 = 511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.65x = 1,112.97 × 511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.65x = 569,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,629.18/806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.17

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