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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.20, 1,104.35 and 501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.20, 1,104.35 and 501.66 is: 692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.20 : 1,104.35 = 501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.20/1,104.35 = 501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.20x = 1,104.35 × 501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.20x = 554,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,008.22/800.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.34

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