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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,116.45 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,116.45 and 514.08 is: 709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,116.45 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,116.45 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,116.45 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 573,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,944.62/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.52

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