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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,105.71 and 502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,105.71 and 502.21 is: 693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,105.71 = 502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,105.71 = 502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,105.71 × 502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 555,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,298.12/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.39

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