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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.13, 1,101.04 and 503.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.13, 1,101.04 and 503.83 is: 695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.13 : 1,101.04 = 503.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.13/1,101.04 = 503.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.13x = 1,101.04 × 503.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.13x = 554,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,736.98/798.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.05

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