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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.60, 1,102.32 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.60, 1,102.32 and 504.12 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.60 : 1,102.32 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.60/1,102.32 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.60x = 1,102.32 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.60x = 555,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,701.56/798.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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