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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.55, 1,114.03 and 508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.55, 1,114.03 and 508.66 is: 701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.55 : 1,114.03 = 508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.55/1,114.03 = 508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.55x = 1,114.03 × 508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.55x = 566,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,656.93/807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.70

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