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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.26, 1,114.11 and 512.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.26, 1,114.11 and 512.51 is: 707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.26 : 1,114.11 = 512.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.26/1,114.11 = 512.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.26x = 1,114.11 × 512.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.26x = 570,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,986.95/807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.32

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