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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,106.54 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,106.54 and 507.66 is: 700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,106.54 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,106.54 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,106.54 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 561,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,746.10/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.17

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