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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.84, 1,113.48 and 512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.84, 1,113.48 and 512.12 is: 706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.84 : 1,113.48 = 512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.84/1,113.48 = 512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.84x = 1,113.48 × 512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.84x = 570,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,235.38/806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.75

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