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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.76, 1,104.56 and 505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.76, 1,104.56 and 505.80 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.76 : 1,104.56 = 505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.76/1,104.56 = 505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.76x = 1,104.56 × 505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.76x = 558,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,686.45/800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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