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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.07, 1,101.83 and 503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.07, 1,101.83 and 503.77 is: 695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.07 : 1,101.83 = 503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.07/1,101.83 = 503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.07x = 1,101.83 × 503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.07x = 555,060.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,060.87/798.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.51

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