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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.47, 1,114.26 and 508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.47, 1,114.26 and 508.63 is: 701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.47 : 1,114.26 = 508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.47/1,114.26 = 508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.47x = 1,114.26 × 508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.47x = 566,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,743.46/807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.88

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