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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.52, 1,103.70 and 704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.52, 1,103.70 and 704.60 is: 973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.52 : 1,103.70 = 704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.52/1,103.70 = 704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.52x = 1,103.70 × 704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.52x = 777,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,667.02/798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.89

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