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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,106.70 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,106.70 and 507.02 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,106.70 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,106.70 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,106.70 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 561,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,119.03/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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