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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.89, 1,102.32 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.89, 1,102.32 and 504.24 is: 695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.89 : 1,102.32 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.89/1,102.32 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.89x = 1,102.32 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.89x = 555,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,833.84/798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.76

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