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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.28, 1,114.08 and 512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.28, 1,114.08 and 512.32 is: 707.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.28 : 1,114.08 = 512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.28/1,114.08 = 512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.28x = 1,114.08 × 512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.28x = 570,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,765.47/807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.02

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