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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.33, 1,113.27 and 507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.33, 1,113.27 and 507.71 is: 700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.33 : 1,113.27 = 507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.33/1,113.27 = 507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.33x = 1,113.27 × 507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.33x = 565,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,218.31/806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.98

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