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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,106.75 and 507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,106.75 and 507.53 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,106.75 = 507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,106.75 = 507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,106.75 × 507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 561,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,700.76/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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