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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.66, 1,116.13 and 513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.66, 1,116.13 and 513.87 is: 709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.66 : 1,116.13 = 513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.66/1,116.13 = 513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.66x = 1,116.13 × 513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.66x = 573,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,545.72/808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.25

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