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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,110.51 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,110.51 and 505.71 is: 698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,110.51 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,110.51 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,110.51 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 561,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,596.01/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.22

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