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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,211.28 and 515.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,211.28 and 515.08 is: 773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,211.28 = 515.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,211.28 = 515.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,211.28 × 515.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 623,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,906.10/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.42

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