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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,116.24 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,116.24 and 510.48 is: 704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,116.24 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,116.24 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,116.24 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 569,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,818.20/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.52

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