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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.03, 1,115.27 and 513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.03, 1,115.27 and 513.25 is: 708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.03 : 1,115.27 = 513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.03/1,115.27 = 513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.03x = 1,115.27 × 513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.03x = 572,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,412.33/808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.40

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