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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.73, 1,098.29 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.73, 1,098.29 and 501.40 is: 692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.73 : 1,098.29 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.73/1,098.29 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.73x = 1,098.29 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.73x = 550,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,682.61/795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.05

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