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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.70, 1,102.35 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.70, 1,102.35 and 504.07 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.70 : 1,102.35 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.70/1,102.35 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.70x = 1,102.35 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.70x = 555,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,661.56/798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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