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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.01, 1,114.56 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.01, 1,114.56 and 513.68 is: 708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.01 : 1,114.56 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.01/1,114.56 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.01x = 1,114.56 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.01x = 572,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,521.61/808.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.56

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