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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,106.76 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,106.76 and 508.08 is: 700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,106.76 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,106.76 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,106.76 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 562,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,322.62/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.45

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