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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,103.13 and 500.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,103.13 and 500.55 is: 690.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,103.13 = 500.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,103.13 = 500.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,103.13 × 500.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 552,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,171.72/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.85

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