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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,113.70 and 512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,113.70 and 512.68 is: 707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,113.70 = 512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,113.70 = 512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,113.70 × 512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 570,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,971.72/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.07

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