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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,102.50 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,102.50 and 504.54 is: 696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,102.50 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,102.50 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,102.50 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 556,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,255.35/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.02

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