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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,101.42 and 503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,101.42 and 503.46 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,101.42 = 503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,101.42 = 503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,101.42 × 503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 554,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,520.91/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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