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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,106.11 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,106.11 and 502.77 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,106.11 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,106.11 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,106.11 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 556,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,118.92/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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