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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.87, 1,105.83 and 506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.87, 1,105.83 and 506.61 is: 698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.87 : 1,105.83 = 506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.87/1,105.83 = 506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.87x = 1,105.83 × 506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.87x = 560,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,224.54/801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.65

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