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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.60, 1,116.04 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.60, 1,116.04 and 513.80 is: 709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.60 : 1,116.04 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.60/1,116.04 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.60x = 1,116.04 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.60x = 573,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,421.35/808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.15

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