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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.54, 1,101.98 and 503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.54, 1,101.98 and 503.99 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.54 : 1,101.98 = 503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.54/1,101.98 = 503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.54x = 1,101.98 × 503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.54x = 555,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,378.87/798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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