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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.09, 1,114.12 and 512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.09, 1,114.12 and 512.45 is: 707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.09 : 1,114.12 = 512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.09/1,114.12 = 512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.09x = 1,114.12 × 512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.09x = 570,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,930.79/807.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.39

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