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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,115.64 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,115.64 and 513.50 is: 708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,115.64 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,115.64 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,115.64 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 572,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,875.56/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.36

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