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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,101.29 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,101.29 and 503.04 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,101.29 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,101.29 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,101.29 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 553,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,986.66/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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