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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,101.80 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,101.80 and 503.80 is: 694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,101.80 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,101.80 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,101.80 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 555,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,086.84/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.94

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