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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.76, 1,105.20 and 502.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.76, 1,105.20 and 502.05 is: 692.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.76 : 1,105.20 = 502.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.76/1,105.20 = 502.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.76x = 1,105.20 × 502.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.76x = 554,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,865.66/800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.92

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