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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,108.58 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,108.58 and 508.62 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,108.58 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,108.58 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,108.58 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 563,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,845.96/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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