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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,107.88 and 508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,107.88 and 508.21 is: 701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,107.88 = 508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,107.88 = 508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,107.88 × 508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 563,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,031.65/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.56

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