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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,107.78 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,107.78 and 504 is: 695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,107.78 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,107.78 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,107.78 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 558,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,321.12/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.47

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