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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.77, 1,103.24 and 504.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.77, 1,103.24 and 504.53 is: 695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.77 : 1,103.24 = 504.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.77/1,103.24 = 504.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.77x = 1,103.24 × 504.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.77x = 556,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,609.64/799.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.96

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