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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.87, 1,101.17 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.87, 1,101.17 and 503.14 is: 694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.87 : 1,101.17 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.87/1,101.17 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.87x = 1,101.17 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.87x = 554,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,037.41/797.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.39

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