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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.70, 1,114.78 and 513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.70, 1,114.78 and 513.08 is: 708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.70 : 1,114.78 = 513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.70/1,114.78 = 513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.70x = 1,114.78 × 513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.70x = 571,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,971.32/807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.15

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