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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,096.98 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,096.98 and 500.68 is: 690.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,096.98 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,096.98 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,096.98 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 549,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,235.44/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.85

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