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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,101.47 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,101.47 and 499.48 is: 689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,101.47 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,101.47 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,101.47 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 550,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,154.23/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.37

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