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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.23, 1,114.29 and 512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.23, 1,114.29 and 512.66 is: 707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.23 : 1,114.29 = 512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.23/1,114.29 = 512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.23x = 1,114.29 × 512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.23x = 571,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,246.34/807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.67

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