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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.71, 1,098.22 and 501.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.71, 1,098.22 and 501.07 is: 691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.71 : 1,098.22 = 501.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.71/1,098.22 = 501.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.71x = 1,098.22 × 501.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.71x = 550,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,285.10/795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.56

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