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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.84, 1,112.76 and 511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.84, 1,112.76 and 511.64 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.84 : 1,112.76 = 511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.84/1,112.76 = 511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.84x = 1,112.76 × 511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.84x = 569,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,332.53/806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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