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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,107.28 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,107.28 and 503.61 is: 695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,107.28 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,107.28 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,107.28 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 557,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,634.76/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.26

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