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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,107 and 507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,107 and 507.47 is: 700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,107 = 507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,107 = 507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,107 × 507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 561,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,763.76/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.74

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