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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,097.55 and 500.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,097.55 and 500.18 is: 690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,097.55 = 500.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,097.55 = 500.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,097.55 × 500.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 548,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,967.07/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.16

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