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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.13, 1,114.95 and 513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.13, 1,114.95 and 513.47 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.13 : 1,114.95 = 513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.13/1,114.95 = 513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.13x = 1,114.95 × 513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.13x = 572,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,493.38/808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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