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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.13, 1,101.28 and 503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.13, 1,101.28 and 503.49 is: 694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.13 : 1,101.28 = 503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.13/1,101.28 = 503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.13x = 1,101.28 × 503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.13x = 554,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,483.47/798.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.73

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