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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.92, 1,106.43 and 507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.92, 1,106.43 and 507.31 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.92 : 1,106.43 = 507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.92/1,106.43 = 507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.92x = 1,106.43 × 507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.92x = 561,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,303.00/801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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