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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,105.68 and 506.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,105.68 and 506.57 is: 699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,105.68 = 506.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,105.68 = 506.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,105.68 × 506.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 560,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,100.69/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.08

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