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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.94, 1,112.94 and 512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.94, 1,112.94 and 512.40 is: 706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.94 : 1,112.94 = 512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.94/1,112.94 = 512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.94x = 1,112.94 × 512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.94x = 570,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,270.46/806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.71

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