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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.99, 1,101.39 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.99, 1,101.39 and 503.06 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.99 : 1,101.39 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.99/1,101.39 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.99x = 1,101.39 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.99x = 554,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,065.25/797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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