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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.60, 1,102.11 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.60, 1,102.11 and 503.94 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.60 : 1,102.11 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.60/1,102.11 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.60x = 1,102.11 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.60x = 555,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,397.31/798.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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