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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.33, 1,111.89 and 506.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.33, 1,111.89 and 506.71 is: 699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.33 : 1,111.89 = 506.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.33/1,111.89 = 506.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.33x = 1,111.89 × 506.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.33x = 563,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,405.78/805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.60

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