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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,106.63 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,106.63 and 507.18 is: 700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,106.63 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,106.63 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,106.63 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 561,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,260.60/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.04

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