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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,113.36 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,113.36 and 511.92 is: 706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,113.36 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,113.36 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,113.36 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 569,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,951.25/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.15

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