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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.38, 1,105.08 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.38, 1,105.08 and 501.76 is: 692.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.38 : 1,105.08 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.38/1,105.08 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.38x = 1,105.08 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.38x = 554,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,484.44/800.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.78

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