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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,116.02 and 510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809, 1,116.02 and 510.11 is: 703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809 : 1,116.02 = 510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809/1,116.02 = 510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809x = 1,116.02 × 510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809x = 569,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,292.96/809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.70

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