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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,101.80 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,101.80 and 504.32 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,101.80 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,101.80 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,101.80 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 555,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,659.78/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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