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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.64, 1,104.06 and 501.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.64, 1,104.06 and 501.01 is: 691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.64 : 1,104.06 = 501.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.64/1,104.06 = 501.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.64x = 1,104.06 × 501.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.64x = 553,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,139.58/799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.74

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