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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.81, 1,117.72 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.81, 1,117.72 and 515.01 is: 710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.81 : 1,117.72 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.81/1,117.72 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.81x = 1,117.72 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.81x = 575,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,639.88/809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.84

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