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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.01, 1,113.49 and 512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.01, 1,113.49 and 512.65 is: 707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.01 : 1,113.49 = 512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.01/1,113.49 = 512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.01x = 1,113.49 × 512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.01x = 570,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,830.65/807.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.34

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