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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,103.36 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,103.36 and 505.17 is: 696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,103.36 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,103.36 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,103.36 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 557,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,381.85/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.72

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