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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.61, 1,107.43 and 507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.61, 1,107.43 and 507.71 is: 700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.61 : 1,107.43 = 507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.61/1,107.43 = 507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.61x = 1,107.43 × 507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.61x = 562,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,253.29/802.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.53

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