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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,107.11 and 507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,107.11 and 507.67 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,107.11 = 507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,107.11 = 507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,107.11 × 507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 562,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,039.73/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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