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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.69, 1,111.04 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.69, 1,111.04 and 506.07 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.69 : 1,111.04 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.69/1,111.04 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.69x = 1,111.04 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.69x = 562,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,261.48/804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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