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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,096.91 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,096.91 and 500.40 is: 690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,096.91 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,096.91 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,096.91 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 548,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,893.14/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.66

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