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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,098.06 and 500.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,098.06 and 500.92 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,098.06 = 500.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,098.06 = 500.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,098.06 × 500.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 550,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,040.22/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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