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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.11, 1,103.73 and 505.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.11, 1,103.73 and 505.27 is: 697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.11 : 1,103.73 = 505.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.11/1,103.73 = 505.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.11x = 1,103.73 × 505.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.11x = 557,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,681.66/800.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.01

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