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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,102.71 and 504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,102.71 and 504.28 is: 695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,102.71 = 504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,102.71 = 504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,102.71 × 504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 556,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,074.60/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.86

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