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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,096.84 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,096.84 and 500.04 is: 689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,096.84 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,096.84 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,096.84 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 548,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,464.50/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.65

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