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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,107.95 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,107.95 and 508.14 is: 701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,107.95 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,107.95 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,107.95 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 562,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,991.17/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.13

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