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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,104.60 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,104.60 and 505.50 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,104.60 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,104.60 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,104.60 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 558,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,375.30/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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