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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.83, 1,106.34 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.83, 1,106.34 and 507.44 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.83 : 1,106.34 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.83/1,106.34 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.83x = 1,106.34 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.83x = 561,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,401.17/801.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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