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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.16, 1,113.41 and 507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.16, 1,113.41 and 507.93 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.16 : 1,113.41 = 507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.16/1,113.41 = 507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.16x = 1,113.41 × 507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.16x = 565,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,534.34/807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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