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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,112.96 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,112.96 and 507.74 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,112.96 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,112.96 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,112.96 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 565,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,090.01/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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