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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.47, 1,107.18 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.47, 1,107.18 and 507.54 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.47 : 1,107.18 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.47/1,107.18 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.47x = 1,107.18 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.47x = 561,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,938.14/802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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