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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,102.84 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,102.84 and 504.36 is: 696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,102.84 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,102.84 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,102.84 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 556,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,227.12/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.04

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