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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,112.72 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,112.72 and 511.62 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,112.72 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,112.72 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,112.72 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 569,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,289.81/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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