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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.26, 1,114.59 and 513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.26, 1,114.59 and 513.42 is: 708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.26 : 1,114.59 = 513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.26/1,114.59 = 513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.26x = 1,114.59 × 513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.26x = 572,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,252.80/808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.01

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