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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,102.88 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,102.88 and 505.02 is: 696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,102.88 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,102.88 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,102.88 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 556,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,973.93/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.87

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