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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.11, 1,105.11 and 506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.11, 1,105.11 and 506.27 is: 698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.11 : 1,105.11 = 506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.11/1,105.11 = 506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.11x = 1,105.11 × 506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.11x = 559,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,484.04/801.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.39

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