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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.10, 1,114.53 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.10, 1,114.53 and 513.44 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.10 : 1,114.53 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.10/1,114.53 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.10x = 1,114.53 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.10x = 572,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,244.28/808.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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