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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,109.54 and 504.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,109.54 and 504.95 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,109.54 = 504.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,109.54 = 504.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,109.54 × 504.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 560,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,254.15/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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