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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.55, 1,102.14 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.55, 1,102.14 and 503.59 is: 695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.55 : 1,102.14 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.55/1,102.14 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.55x = 1,102.14 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.55x = 555,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,026.68/798.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.04

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