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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,106.92 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,106.92 and 507.76 is: 700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,106.92 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,106.92 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,106.92 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 562,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,049.70/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.32

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