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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.70, 1,116.05 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.70, 1,116.05 and 514.04 is: 709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.70 : 1,116.05 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.70/1,116.05 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.70x = 1,116.05 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.70x = 573,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,686.19/808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.40

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