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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.70, 1,114.04 and 508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.70, 1,114.04 and 508.66 is: 701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.70 : 1,114.04 = 508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.70/1,114.04 = 508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.70x = 1,114.04 × 508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.70x = 566,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,667.59/807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.58

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