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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.01, 1,114.70 and 509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.01, 1,114.70 and 509.07 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.01 : 1,114.70 = 509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.01/1,114.70 = 509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.01x = 1,114.70 × 509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.01x = 567,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,464.83/808.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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