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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796, 1,098.24 and 501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796, 1,098.24 and 501.56 is: 692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796 : 1,098.24 = 501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796/1,098.24 = 501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796x = 1,098.24 × 501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796x = 550,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,833.25/796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.00

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