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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.04, 1,104.06 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.04, 1,104.06 and 505.44 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.04 : 1,104.06 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.04/1,104.06 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.04x = 1,104.06 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.04x = 558,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,036.09/800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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