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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.24, 1,106.96 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.24, 1,106.96 and 507.90 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.24 : 1,106.96 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.24/1,106.96 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.24x = 1,106.96 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.24x = 562,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,224.98/802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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