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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,113.40 and 511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,113.40 and 511.87 is: 706.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,113.40 = 511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,113.40 = 511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,113.40 × 511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 569,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,916.06/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.11

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