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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.59, 1,115.06 and 513.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.59, 1,115.06 and 513.75 is: 708.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.59 : 1,115.06 = 513.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.59/1,115.06 = 513.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.59x = 1,115.06 × 513.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.59x = 572,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,859.51/808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.47

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