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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.23, 1,105.11 and 502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.23, 1,105.11 and 502.23 is: 692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.23 : 1,105.11 = 502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.23/1,105.11 = 502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.23x = 1,105.11 × 502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.23x = 555,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,023.54/801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.72

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