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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.71, 1,112.66 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.71, 1,112.66 and 507.66 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.71 : 1,112.66 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.71/1,112.66 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.71x = 1,112.66 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.71x = 564,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,850.44/806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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