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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,106.87 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,106.87 and 507.06 is: 699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,106.87 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,106.87 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,106.87 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 561,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,246.97/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.78

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