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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.96, 1,107.18 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.96, 1,107.18 and 507.48 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.96 : 1,107.18 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.96/1,107.18 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.96x = 1,107.18 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.96x = 561,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,871.71/801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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