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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,104.93 and 501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,104.93 and 501.65 is: 692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,104.93 = 501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,104.93 = 501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,104.93 × 501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 554,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,286.75/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.62

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