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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,103.52 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,103.52 and 504.96 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,103.52 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,103.52 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,103.52 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 557,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,233.46/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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