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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.05, 1,104.24 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.05, 1,104.24 and 505.72 is: 698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.05 : 1,104.24 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.05/1,104.24 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.05x = 1,104.24 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.05x = 558,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,436.25/800.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.00

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