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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.78, 1,107.57 and 503.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.78, 1,107.57 and 503.89 is: 695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.78 : 1,107.57 = 503.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.78/1,107.57 = 503.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.78x = 1,107.57 × 503.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.78x = 558,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,092.57/802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.20

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