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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,103.12 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,103.12 and 504.68 is: 696.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,103.12 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,103.12 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,103.12 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 556,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,722.60/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.53

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