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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,110.44 and 505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,110.44 and 505.96 is: 698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,110.44 = 505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,110.44 = 505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,110.44 × 505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 561,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,838.22/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.32

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