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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,100.18 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,100.18 and 503.21 is: 694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,100.18 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,100.18 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,100.18 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 553,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,617.33/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.19

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