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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.86, 1,098.46 and 501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.86, 1,098.46 and 501.53 is: 692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.86 : 1,098.46 = 501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.86/1,098.46 = 501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.86x = 1,098.46 × 501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.86x = 550,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,905.78/795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.22

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