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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.36, 1,102.92 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.36, 1,102.92 and 504.52 is: 696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.36 : 1,102.92 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.36/1,102.92 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.36x = 1,102.92 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.36x = 556,445.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,445.20/799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.11

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