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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.52, 1,102.16 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.52, 1,102.16 and 503.92 is: 695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.52 : 1,102.16 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.52/1,102.16 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.52x = 1,102.16 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.52x = 555,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,400.47/798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.54

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