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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,107.62 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,107.62 and 503.80 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,107.62 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,107.62 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,107.62 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 558,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,018.96/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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