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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.68, 1,102.11 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.68, 1,102.11 and 503.84 is: 695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.68 : 1,102.11 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.68/1,102.11 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.68x = 1,102.11 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.68x = 555,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,281.59/798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.25

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