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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.86, 1,103.99 and 505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.86, 1,103.99 and 505.53 is: 697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.86 : 1,103.99 = 505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.86/1,103.99 = 505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.86x = 1,103.99 × 505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.86x = 558,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,100.06/799.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.75

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