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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.14, 1,100.98 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.14, 1,100.98 and 502.88 is: 693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.14 : 1,100.98 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.14/1,100.98 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.14x = 1,100.98 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.14x = 553,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,660.82/798.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.69

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