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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,107.83 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,107.83 and 504.16 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,107.83 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,107.83 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,107.83 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 558,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,518.03/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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