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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,098.26 and 500.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,098.26 and 500.99 is: 691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,098.26 = 500.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,098.26 = 500.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,098.26 × 500.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 550,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,214.77/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.61

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