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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,106.06 and 507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,106.06 and 507.03 is: 699.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,106.06 = 507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,106.06 = 507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,106.06 × 507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 560,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,805.60/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.82

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