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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.03, 1,097.96 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.03, 1,097.96 and 501.26 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.03 : 1,097.96 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.03/1,097.96 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.03x = 1,097.96 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.03x = 550,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,355.43/796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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