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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.89, 1,103.03 and 500.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.89, 1,103.03 and 500.26 is: 690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.89 : 1,103.03 = 500.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.89/1,103.03 = 500.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.89x = 1,103.03 × 500.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.89x = 551,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,793.77/798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.70

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