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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.00, 1,102.97 and 504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.00, 1,102.97 and 504.75 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.00 : 1,102.97 = 504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.00/1,102.97 = 504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.00x = 1,102.97 × 504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.00x = 556,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,725.37/800.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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