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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.03, 1,116.59 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.03, 1,116.59 and 514.50 is: 710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.03 : 1,116.59 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.03/1,116.59 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.03x = 1,116.59 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.03x = 574,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,482.98/809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.09

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