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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,107.92 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,107.92 and 504.16 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,107.92 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,107.92 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,107.92 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 558,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,568.95/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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