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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,107.90 and 507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,107.90 and 507.99 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,107.90 = 507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,107.90 = 507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,107.90 × 507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 562,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,802.12/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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