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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,106.58 and 503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,106.58 and 503.05 is: 694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,106.58 = 503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,106.58 = 503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,106.58 × 503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 556,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,665.07/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.30

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