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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,106.82 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,106.82 and 507.44 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,106.82 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,106.82 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,106.82 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 561,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,644.74/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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