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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,114.90 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,114.90 and 513.20 is: 708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,114.90 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,114.90 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,114.90 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 572,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,166.68/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.09

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