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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,103.96 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,103.96 and 505.14 is: 697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,103.96 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,103.96 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,103.96 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 557,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,651.48/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.00

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