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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.35, 1,213.04 and 514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.35, 1,213.04 and 514.97 is: 773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.35 : 1,213.04 = 514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.35/1,213.04 = 514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.35x = 1,213.04 × 514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.35x = 624,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,679.21/807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.74

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