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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.96, 1,210.21 and 514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.96, 1,210.21 and 514.03 is: 770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.96 : 1,210.21 = 514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.96/1,210.21 = 514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.96x = 1,210.21 × 514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.96x = 622,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,081.68/806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.90

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