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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.20, 1,103.18 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.20, 1,103.18 and 505.32 is: 696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.20 : 1,103.18 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.20/1,103.18 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.20x = 1,103.18 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.20x = 557,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,458.92/800.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.65

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