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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.19, 1,114.49 and 508.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.19, 1,114.49 and 508.57 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.19 : 1,114.49 = 508.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.19/1,114.49 = 508.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.19x = 1,114.49 × 508.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.19x = 566,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,796.18/807.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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