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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.43, 1,109.73 and 505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.43, 1,109.73 and 505.53 is: 697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.43 : 1,109.73 = 505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.43/1,109.73 = 505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.43x = 1,109.73 × 505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.43x = 561,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,001.81/804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.39

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