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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.42, 1,107.30 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.42, 1,107.30 and 507.94 is: 700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.42 : 1,107.30 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.42/1,107.30 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.42x = 1,107.30 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.42x = 562,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,441.96/802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.93

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