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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,107.46 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,107.46 and 508.04 is: 701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,107.46 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,107.46 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,107.46 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 562,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,633.98/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.21

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