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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.20, 1,113.35 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.20, 1,113.35 and 508.16 is: 700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.20 : 1,113.35 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.20/1,113.35 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.20x = 1,113.35 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.20x = 565,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,759.94/807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.89

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