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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,107.81 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,107.81 and 508.26 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,107.81 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,107.81 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,107.81 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 563,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,055.51/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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