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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.03, 1,105.97 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.03, 1,105.97 and 502.40 is: 693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.03 : 1,105.97 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.03/1,105.97 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.03x = 1,105.97 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.03x = 555,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,639.58/801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.66

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