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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.29, 1,115.10 and 513.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.29, 1,115.10 and 513.48 is: 708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.29 : 1,115.10 = 513.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.29/1,115.10 = 513.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.29x = 1,115.10 × 513.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.29x = 572,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,581.55/808.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.39

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