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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.99, 1,102.77 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.99, 1,102.77 and 504.06 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.99 : 1,102.77 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.99/1,102.77 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.99x = 1,102.77 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.99x = 555,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,862.25/798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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