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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,103.11 and 505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,103.11 and 505.25 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,103.11 = 505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,103.11 = 505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,103.11 × 505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 557,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,346.33/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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