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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.28, 1,115.58 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.28, 1,115.58 and 513.88 is: 709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.28 : 1,115.58 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.28/1,115.58 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.28x = 1,115.58 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.28x = 573,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,274.25/808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.25

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