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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,104.77 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,104.77 and 505.98 is: 698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,104.77 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,104.77 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,104.77 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 558,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,992.79/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.08

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