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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,112.25 and 511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,112.25 and 511.70 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,112.25 = 511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,112.25 = 511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,112.25 × 511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 569,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,138.33/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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