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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,115.85 and 513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,115.85 and 513.87 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,115.85 = 513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,115.85 = 513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,115.85 × 513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 573,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,401.84/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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