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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.98, 1,106.76 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.98, 1,106.76 and 503.24 is: 694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.98 : 1,106.76 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.98/1,106.76 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.98x = 1,106.76 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.98x = 556,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,966.15/801.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.49

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