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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,104.18 and 505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,104.18 and 505.34 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,104.18 = 505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,104.18 = 505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,104.18 × 505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 557,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,980.80/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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