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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.65, 1,105.82 and 506.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.65, 1,105.82 and 506.41 is: 698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.65 : 1,105.82 = 506.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.65/1,105.82 = 506.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.65x = 1,105.82 × 506.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.65x = 559,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,994.91/801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.55

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