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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,107.27 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,107.27 and 507.42 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,107.27 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,107.27 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,107.27 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 561,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,850.94/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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