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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,114.02 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,114.02 and 512.20 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,114.02 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,114.02 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,114.02 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 570,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,601.04/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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