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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,102.04 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,102.04 and 503.96 is: 695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,102.04 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,102.04 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,102.04 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 555,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,384.08/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.59

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