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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.60, 1,101 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.60, 1,101 and 503.76 is: 694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.60 : 1,101 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.60/1,101 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.60x = 1,101 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.60x = 554,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,639.76/798.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.52

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