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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,105.73 and 502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,105.73 and 502.66 is: 693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,105.73 = 502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,105.73 = 502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,105.73 × 502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 555,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,806.24/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.72

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