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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.94, 1,105.02 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.94, 1,105.02 and 505.92 is: 697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.94 : 1,105.02 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.94/1,105.02 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.94x = 1,105.02 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.94x = 559,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,051.72/800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.99

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