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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.99, 1,104.16 and 505.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.99, 1,104.16 and 505.65 is: 697.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.99 : 1,104.16 = 505.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.99/1,104.16 = 505.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.99x = 1,104.16 × 505.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.99x = 558,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,317.24/799.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.91

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