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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,211.28 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,211.28 and 518.80 is: 778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.04 : 1,211.28 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.04/1,211.28 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.04x = 1,211.28 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.04x = 628,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,412.06/807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.66

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