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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.01, 1,097.87 and 501.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.01, 1,097.87 and 501.17 is: 691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.01 : 1,097.87 = 501.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.01/1,097.87 = 501.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.01x = 1,097.87 × 501.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.01x = 550,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,211.51/796.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.22

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