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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,109.79 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,109.79 and 505.52 is: 697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,109.79 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,109.79 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,109.79 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 561,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,021.04/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.39

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