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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.19, 1,113.93 and 512.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.19, 1,113.93 and 512.39 is: 707.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.19 : 1,113.93 = 512.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.19/1,113.93 = 512.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.19x = 1,113.93 × 512.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.19x = 570,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,769.38/807.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.11

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