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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,097.58 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,097.58 and 500.49 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,097.58 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,097.58 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,097.58 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 549,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,327.81/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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