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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.40, 1,117.50 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.40, 1,117.50 and 511.08 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.40 : 1,117.50 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.40/1,117.50 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.40x = 1,117.50 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.40x = 571,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,131.90/809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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