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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.99, 1,105.54 and 506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.99, 1,105.54 and 506.65 is: 699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.99 : 1,105.54 = 506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.99/1,105.54 = 506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.99x = 1,105.54 × 506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.99x = 560,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,121.84/800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.29

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