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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,106.34 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,106.34 and 507.18 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,106.34 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,106.34 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,106.34 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 561,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,113.52/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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