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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,107.36 and 507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,107.36 and 507.50 is: 700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,107.36 = 507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,107.36 = 507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,107.36 × 507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 561,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,985.20/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.08

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