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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,102.61 and 504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,102.61 and 504.21 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,102.61 = 504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,102.61 = 504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,102.61 × 504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 555,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,952.38/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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