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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.65, 1,103.04 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.65, 1,103.04 and 504.39 is: 695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.65 : 1,103.04 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.65/1,103.04 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.65x = 1,103.04 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.65x = 556,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,362.35/799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.76

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