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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,104.76 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,104.76 and 506.16 is: 698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,104.76 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,104.76 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,104.76 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 559,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,185.32/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.11

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