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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,104.29 and 505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,104.29 and 505.62 is: 697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,104.29 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,104.29 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,104.29 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 558,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,351.11/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.42

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