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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.27, 1,101.47 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.27, 1,101.47 and 503.94 is: 695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.27 : 1,101.47 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.27/1,101.47 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.27x = 1,101.47 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.27x = 555,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,074.79/798.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.35

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