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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.60, 1,107.94 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.60, 1,107.94 and 507.84 is: 701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.60 : 1,107.94 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.60/1,107.94 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.60x = 1,107.94 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.60x = 562,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,656.25/802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.04

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