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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.63, 1,108.18 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.63, 1,108.18 and 504.01 is: 695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.63 : 1,108.18 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.63/1,108.18 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.63x = 1,108.18 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.63x = 558,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,535.82/802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.88

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