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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.39, 1,100.99 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.39, 1,100.99 and 503.55 is: 694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.39 : 1,100.99 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.39/1,100.99 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.39x = 1,100.99 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.39x = 554,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,404.77/798.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.40

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