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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.63, 1,101.73 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.63, 1,101.73 and 504.33 is: 695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.63 : 1,101.73 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.63/1,101.73 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.63x = 1,101.73 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.63x = 555,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,635.49/798.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.74

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