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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.77, 1,107.47 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.77, 1,107.47 and 507.98 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.77 : 1,107.47 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.77/1,107.47 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.77x = 1,107.47 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.77x = 562,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,564.53/802.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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