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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.12, 1,097.22 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.12, 1,097.22 and 499.92 is: 689.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.12 : 1,097.22 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.12/1,097.22 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.12x = 1,097.22 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.12x = 548,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,522.22/795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.86

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