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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.12, 1,115.64 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.12, 1,115.64 and 514.28 is: 709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.12 : 1,115.64 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.12/1,115.64 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.12x = 1,115.64 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.12x = 573,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,751.34/809.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.11

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