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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.92, 1,117.44 and 515.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.92, 1,117.44 and 515.08 is: 710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.92 : 1,117.44 = 515.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.92/1,117.44 = 515.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.92x = 1,117.44 × 515.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.92x = 575,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,571.00/809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.65

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