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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.36, 1,104.68 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.36, 1,104.68 and 506.03 is: 698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.36 : 1,104.68 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.36/1,104.68 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.36x = 1,104.68 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.36x = 558,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,993.17/800.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.43

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