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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.55, 1,116.79 and 510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.55, 1,116.79 and 510.66 is: 704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.55 : 1,116.79 = 510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.55/1,116.79 = 510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.55x = 1,116.79 × 510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.55x = 570,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,299.98/809.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.47

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