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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,105.94 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,105.94 and 506.80 is: 699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,105.94 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,105.94 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,105.94 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 560,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,490.39/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.08

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