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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.66, 1,116.94 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.66, 1,116.94 and 515.03 is: 710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.66 : 1,116.94 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.66/1,116.94 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.66x = 1,116.94 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.66x = 575,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,251.70/809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.48

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