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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.34, 1,103.61 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.34, 1,103.61 and 501.03 is: 691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.34 : 1,103.61 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.34/1,103.61 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.34x = 1,103.61 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.34x = 552,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,941.72/799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.75

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