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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,108.38 and 508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,108.38 and 508.47 is: 702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,108.38 = 508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,108.38 = 508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,108.38 × 508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 563,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,577.98/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.12

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