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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.22, 1,114.07 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.22, 1,114.07 and 512.52 is: 707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.22 : 1,114.07 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.22/1,114.07 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.22x = 1,114.07 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.22x = 570,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,983.16/807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.35

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