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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,107.06 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,107.06 and 507.84 is: 700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,107.06 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,107.06 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,107.06 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 562,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,209.35/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.89

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