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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.69, 1,112.42 and 507.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.69, 1,112.42 and 507.07 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.69 : 1,112.42 = 507.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.69/1,112.42 = 507.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.69x = 1,112.42 × 507.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.69x = 564,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,074.81/805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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