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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.15, 1,107.02 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.15, 1,107.02 and 507.40 is: 700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.15 : 1,107.02 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.15/1,107.02 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.15x = 1,107.02 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.15x = 561,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,701.95/802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.25

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