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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,101.24 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,101.24 and 503.52 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,101.24 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,101.24 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,101.24 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 554,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,496.36/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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