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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.56, 1,108.78 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.56, 1,108.78 and 504.76 is: 696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.56 : 1,108.78 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.56/1,108.78 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.56x = 1,108.78 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.56x = 559,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,667.79/803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.49

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