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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,115.80 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,115.80 and 513.96 is: 709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,115.80 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,115.80 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,115.80 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 573,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,476.57/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.05

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