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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.41, 1,113.37 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.41, 1,113.37 and 508.07 is: 701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.41 : 1,113.37 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.41/1,113.37 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.41x = 1,113.37 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.41x = 565,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,672.84/806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.47

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