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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,106.69 and 503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,106.69 and 503.26 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,106.69 = 503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,106.69 = 503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,106.69 × 503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 556,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,952.81/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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