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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,106.80 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,106.80 and 507.48 is: 700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,106.80 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,106.80 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,106.80 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 561,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,678.86/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.07

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