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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.42, 1,116.78 and 514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.42, 1,116.78 and 514.58 is: 709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.42 : 1,116.78 = 514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.42/1,116.78 = 514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.42x = 1,116.78 × 514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.42x = 574,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,672.65/809.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.98

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