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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,105.74 and 506.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,105.74 and 506.59 is: 699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,105.74 = 506.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,105.74 = 506.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,105.74 × 506.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 560,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,151.30/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.18

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