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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.61, 1,107.18 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.61, 1,107.18 and 507.77 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.61 : 1,107.18 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.61/1,107.18 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.61x = 1,107.18 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.61x = 562,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,192.79/802.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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