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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,100.62 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,100.62 and 503.16 is: 693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,100.62 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,100.62 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,100.62 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 553,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,787.96/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.97

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