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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,102.35 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,102.35 and 504.27 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,102.35 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,102.35 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,102.35 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 555,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,882.03/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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