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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,102.86 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,102.86 and 504.72 is: 696.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,102.86 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,102.86 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,102.86 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 556,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,635.50/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.62

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