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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.63, 1,100.36 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.63, 1,100.36 and 503.33 is: 694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.63 : 1,100.36 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.63/1,100.36 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.63x = 1,100.36 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.63x = 553,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,841.68/797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.36

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