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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,103.13 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,103.13 and 504.50 is: 696.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,103.13 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,103.13 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,103.13 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 556,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,523.57/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.47

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