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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.98, 1,103.14 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.98, 1,103.14 and 603.56 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.98 : 1,103.14 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.98/1,103.14 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.98x = 1,103.14 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.98x = 665,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,811.18/798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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