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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.94, 1,203.13 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.94, 1,203.13 and 697.44 is: 1,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.94 : 1,203.13 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.94/1,203.13 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.94x = 1,203.13 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.94x = 839,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,110.99/798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.28

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