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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.71, 1,096.84 and 500.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.71, 1,096.84 and 500.07 is: 690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.71 : 1,096.84 = 500.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.71/1,096.84 = 500.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.71x = 1,096.84 × 500.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.71x = 548,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,501.52/794.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.19

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