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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,107.06 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,107.06 and 507.57 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,107.06 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,107.06 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,107.06 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 561,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,910.44/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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