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