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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,108.32 and 508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,108.32 and 508.63 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,108.32 = 508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,108.32 = 508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,108.32 × 508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 563,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,724.80/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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