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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,096.65 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,096.65 and 500.22 is: 689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,096.65 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,096.65 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,096.65 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 548,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,566.26/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.97

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