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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.99, 1,104.15 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.99, 1,104.15 and 505.06 is: 697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.99 : 1,104.15 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.99/1,104.15 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.99x = 1,104.15 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.99x = 557,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,662.00/799.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.09

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