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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,097.13 and 500.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,097.13 and 500.50 is: 690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,097.13 = 500.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,097.13 = 500.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,097.13 × 500.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 549,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,113.57/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.41

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