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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,104.84 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,104.84 and 506.58 is: 698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,104.84 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,104.84 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,104.84 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 559,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,689.85/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.84

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