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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.06, 1,106.94 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.06, 1,106.94 and 507.63 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.06 : 1,106.94 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.06/1,106.94 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.06x = 1,106.94 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.06x = 561,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,910.42/802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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