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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,103.28 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,103.28 and 504.60 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,103.28 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,103.28 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,103.28 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 556,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,715.09/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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