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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.19, 1,108.38 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.19, 1,108.38 and 508.62 is: 701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.19 : 1,108.38 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.19/1,108.38 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.19x = 1,108.38 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.19x = 563,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,744.24/803.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.88

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