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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.61, 1,117.58 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.61, 1,117.58 and 515.13 is: 711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.61 : 1,117.58 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.61/1,117.58 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.61x = 1,117.58 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.61x = 575,696.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,696.41/809.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.08

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