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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.88, 1,097.44 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.88, 1,097.44 and 500.64 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.88 : 1,097.44 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.88/1,097.44 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.88x = 1,097.44 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.88x = 549,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,422.36/795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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