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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.46, 1,112.94 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.46, 1,112.94 and 507.80 is: 700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.46 : 1,112.94 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.46/1,112.94 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.46x = 1,112.94 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.46x = 565,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,145.37/806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.77

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