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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,107.36 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,107.36 and 507.42 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,107.36 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,107.36 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,107.36 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 561,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,896.61/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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