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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,098.51 and 501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,098.51 and 501.81 is: 692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,098.51 = 501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,098.51 = 501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,098.51 × 501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 551,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,243.30/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.38

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