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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.33, 1,115.09 and 513.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.33, 1,115.09 and 513.13 is: 707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.33 : 1,115.09 = 513.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.33/1,115.09 = 513.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.33x = 1,115.09 × 513.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.33x = 572,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,186.13/808.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.86

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