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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.06, 1,103.20 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.06, 1,103.20 and 504.76 is: 696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.06 : 1,103.20 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.06/1,103.20 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.06x = 1,103.20 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.06x = 556,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,851.23/799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.88

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