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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,107.81 and 508.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,107.81 and 508.31 is: 701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,107.81 = 508.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,107.81 = 508.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,107.81 × 508.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 563,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,110.90/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.33

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